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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.31, 306.53 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.31, 306.53 and 67.35 is: 101.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.31 : 306.53 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.31/306.53 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.31x = 306.53 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.31x = 20,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,644.80/204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.05

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